L'enquête d'un mois a confirmé que l'opération de concentration ne posait pas de problème de concurrence, car Northrop Grumman aura affaire en Europe à plusieurs rivaux européens dont EADS, Thales, Matra, BAE Systems, Alenia, Alcatel et Astrium.
The one-month investigation confirmed that the merger did not give rise to any competition concerns, as Northrop Grumman will face competition in Europe from a number of European rivals, including EADS, Thales, Matra, BAE Systems, Alenia, Alcatel and Astrium.